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May 8, 2022Telephone: 410-414-8304 Fax: 410-535-9057Emergency Phone: 443-624-2692Parish Website: www.jesusdivineword.orgParish E-mail: office@jesusdivineword.orgGood News Preschool: www.jesusdivineword.org/preschoolFourth Sunday of Easter

Jesus the Divine Word Catholic ChurchMay 8, 2022JESUSWELCOME HOME TOTHE DIVINE WORD CHURCH!We at Jesus the Divine Word welcome all who are new to our faithcommunity, returning to the Catholic Church, searching for a spiritualhome or simply visiting with us today. We are glad you are with us.We understand the difficulties associated with these days and wantyou to feel welcome and at home whether you are with us physicallyor through live-stream. It is a blessing to have you here.If you are interested in learning more about our parish or registering asa parishioner, we invite you to contact our pastor, Fr. John Dakes atfrjohn@jesusdivineword.org or any member of our parish staff at410-414-8304. We also invite you to view other areas of our website www.jesusdivineword.org – and to download our registration form,the link of which is on the front page of the website.We look forward to meeting and getting to know you. Welcome!Rev. John T. DakesPastorRev. Michael WitczakWeekend ClergyDeacon Ron BurnsDaily Mass ScheduleTuesday-Friday 8:00 AMSaturday 9:00 AMWeekend Mass ScheduleSaturday 5:00 PM(Vigil Mass)Sunday8:00 AM10:00 AMWeekday AdorationMonday-Friday8:30 AM - 9:30 AMCan You Hear His Voice?Jesus is our heavenly Shepherd who came from His home above to gather all whowould follow Him and believe on His name to become one-fold with one Shepherd.Jesus is our caring Shepherd who guards and guides us, who feeds us and tends us,who protects us and loves us and who intimately knows each of His own, by name.Jesus is our good Shepherd who gave His life that we might live. And His sheephear His voice and hearing and recognizing the voice of our good, heavenly, caringShepherd comes from listening to His voice attentively – hearing the Word of Godrepeatedly and trusting the truth of all that He says – trusting the gracious wordsthat proceeds from the mouth our great Shepherd of the sheep, for He has promisedthat none shall pluck us out of His hand.We are the sheep of His pasture and we must be receptive to His call; we mustcarefully listen to all He says; we must trust all that He does, even when we don’tunderstand. And we must rest in His love and abide in His truth and obedientlyfollow Him all the days of our life – and I will dwell in the houseof my heavenly Shepherd forever.Source: eeknight Holy HourWednesday7:00 PM - 8:00 PMFirst FridayAdoration9:00 AM - 3:00 PMSacrament of ReconciliationTuesday & Thursday after8:00 AM MassWednesday7:00 PM - 8:00 PMSaturday: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM2

Fourth Sunday of EasterJesus the Divine Word Catholic ChurchThe month of Mayis dedicated to theBlessed MotherPoor Box DesignationMay donations will go toVacation Bible School.Thank you foryour generosity.HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!Congratulations to all of our Mothers, Stepmothers,Grandmothers and Godmothers this Mother’s Day.May the blessings of the Lord, fill you with life,peace and happiness all the days of your lives.Loving God,you have given us life and cared for us through ourmothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, godmothers as wellas through those women who have loved us and caredfor us as a mother.We thank you for their lives, their love, their care and their wisdom.Fill them today and all days with your Holy Spirit of wisdom and love.Help them hear your voice, follow you and teach their children to do the same.May we honor them with profound respect by livingyour Gospel of love and mercy.Grant this through Jesus Christ our Lord forever and ever. AmenCOMMUNITY SUNDAYThe poor boxdonations on the thirdSunday of every monthwill go to the St. Vincentde Paul Society to servethe needy.SVdP accepts donationsvia check sent toSt. Katherine DrexelConference885 Cox RdHuntingtown MD 20639or scan the QR codebelow:Next Week's WordLet us all prepare our hearts for next Sunday’s Massby reflecting on the readings in advance.The readings for Sunday, May 15,Fifth Sunday of Easter:Acts 14:21-27Revelation 21:1-5aJohn 13:31-33a, 34-35“And the Word was made flesh . . . ”3Donate your vehicle,motorcycle,boat, RV, farm equipmentor plane toSt. Katherine DrexelConferenceat 800-322-8284 orwww.svdpusacars.comOn behalf of those we serveThank You!!

Jesus the Divine Word Catholic ChurchMay 8, 2022SCHEDULES & STEWARDSHIPMass Intentions for May 8 - 15Sunday, May 8 - Fourth Sunday of Easter8:00 AM - Mother’s Day Novena10:00 AM - Christopher Colgan (D)Electronic giving isconvenient for you andhelps the parish better planfor programs and expenses.If you are givingelectronically and havebeen considering anincrease to your donation,forms are available fromthe office and in the churchnarthex for your benefit.If you are not givingelectronically, pleaseconsider it as an option foryour donations to thechurch. Simply fill out theform, submit it in a sealedenvelope to the businessoffice in care ofMarcy Chaney and yourcontribution will beautomatically transferredfrom your bank account ofchoice to the church.Tuesday, May 108:00 AM - Mother’s Day NovenaWednesday, May 118:00 AM - Mother’s Day NovenaThursday, May 128:00 AM - Mother’s Day NovenaFriday, May 138:00 AM - Mother’s Day NovenaSaturday, May 14 - St. Matthias, Apostle9:00 AM - Mother’s Day Novena5:00 PM - Parishioners of JDWSunday, May 15 - Fifth Sunday of Easter8:00 AM - Mother’s Day Novena10:00 AM - John Lloyd Pearson (D)You are able to specify theamount and whether youwould like it to recur on amonthly orsemi-monthly basis;changes to your electronicgiving or discontinuation ofthis giving can occurat any time.YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT OF OUR PARISHThank you to all our parishioners who generously support our parish.Your kindness and support are humbling.If you have set up a recurring Sunday gift online, thank you. If you have not,please consider doing so while keeping in mind the need to maintain to thebest of our ability the parish ministries and facility.Setting up a recurring gift online involves only a few simple steps. Please visitour website at www.jesusdivineword.org and click on the button"Donate - Thank You" to learn more about this important service.You can also continue to mail your gifts and envelopes to the parish at:Jesus the Divine Word, 885 Cox Road, Huntingtown, MD 20639.Thank you for your continued support and for your prayers. God bless you.Parish Stewardship - May 1Returning a portion of what has been freely given. Thank you for your generosity!OffertoryMaintenanceWeeklyYear to DateWeeklyYear to DateReceived 7,461.00 488,886.10 1,525.00 101,821.50Budget 11,135.00 479,940.00 2,885.50 124,982.50Difference(- 3,674.00)(- 1,360.50)(- 23,161.00) 8,946.104

Fourth Sunday of EasterJesus the Divine Word Catholic ChurchLITURGY & PRAYERMothers hold their child's handfor a momentand their hearts for a lifetime.Happy Mother's Day!In the words ofSt. Francis de Sales,“The bed of the sickis an altar of sacrifice.”Please pray for our sick:Let the Little Children Come to Me(Mark 10:14b)The presence of children is a gift to the Church and a reminderthat our parish is growing.Please welcome all our children, give a smile ofencouragement to their parents, and do what you can to helpmake our worship a joyful experience for them and for all.The way we respond at Mass and welcome children in church impacts how theyrespond to the Church, God and others.Let the little children know this is their home, too.Children: to help you participate and understand what is happening at Mass, thereare Children’s bulletins and crayons on the round table in the gathering space ifyou want to color a picture of the day’s Gospel or write down something youlearned by listening to Jesus, or even write Jesus a note. Just pick up a couple ofcrayons and the bulletin before coming into the church. Parents, please return thecrayons after Mass for the children that come in after your family.Welcome children!!CRITICALLY ILL or HOSPITALIZED?Caring for the sick is an important ministry of the Church.In this ministry the Church prays for the sick, visits the sick,provides the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick andViaticum (one’s last Communion), if a person is dying.If someone is critically ill or dying we ask that afamily member notify the parish office as soon as possible by calling410-414-8304and speaking with Bobbie Woollen (ext. 10) .A reminder, too, that the parish emergency phone number(to be used only when someone is critically ill or dying) is443-624-2692.Text messages can also be sent.Please note that clergy are required to follow certain directives at thehospital and nursing home during this period; those directives could change.Thank you.5Cathy Ashby,Joe & Giovanna Barbaro,Adeline Beach,Beverly Brooks,Ed Campbell, Lill Caplins,Fr. John Dakes,Lucrezia EsserJohn J. FinneganCynthia Forgue, MaryGibbons, Bix Goodwin,Jeff Gott, Mabel Grau,Scarlett Griffin,John Hanrahan, Bill Heflin,Rose Jackson,Vallen King,Zoey Markward,Jim McGrory,Henry MirandaMaria Olga, Becky Osborn,Maria Perez,Angelina Danford Prucha,Ron Rice, Betty Russell,Anthony Sefcik,Bonnie Stauffer,Barbara Sullivan,Sarah Villa,Joanne Watkins,Barbara Weaver,Nathaniel Weiskircher,Gary Williams,Diane WoodHeal them, O Lord.I lift my eyes to you,oh God,enthroned in heaven.Have mercy on us, Lord,have mercy. Psalm 123

Jesus the Divine Word Catholic ChurchMay 8, 2022PICKS OF THEWEEKMay 8, 2022Our parish has a FORMED subscription.To set up your free account visit formed.org/signup and select our parish.6

Fourth Sunday of EasterJesus the Divine Word Catholic ChurchOUR PARISH &COMMUNITYLaudato SiA weekly tip onCaring for OurCommon HomeJoin with others to share our faith – by watching THE CHOSENseries (watch at home) and then gathering to discuss each episodein small groups.Meeting for 8 consecutive weeks startingTuesday, May 10 through Tuesday, June 28at 7 PM at JDW.COST: 10.00Sign up now at jesusdivineword.orgSpace is limited.For more information or questions,contact Kyle Pellegrino at ktrwe1@gmail.com, cell (443)404-9307or Kathleen Cirillo at ammacirillo@yahoo.com, cell (410)610-9935THE CHOSEN can be accessed via https://thechosenapp.orgCardinal Hickey AcademyEnrollment for the 2022-2023 School Year is Now OpenClick Here for Our Virtual TourOr visit cardinalhickeyacademy.orgPlease visit the following link to enroll:http://mytads.com/a/cardinalhickey7As we head into thewarmer days of springand summer, try to useair-conditioningsparingly on particularlywarm days. AC usesmore energy andcontributes to theaccumulation ofgreenhouse gases in theatmosphere, and it alsohas been demonstrated tohave negative healtheffects, particularly forrespiratory and somechronic conditions.

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